The Churton Memorial Fountain
Introduction
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Image: © Bikeboy Taken: 10 Apr 2014
Built in 1882. Commissioned by John Churton as a memorial to his parents and wife. It was originally placed a few hundred yards further down Brownlow Street but was moved here in the early 1930's because it was interfering with traffic. It was designed by the Chester architect John Douglas.